DRC Initiates Massive Ebola Vaccine Campaign for Front‑Line Workers

Kinshasa, Aug 28 — The Democratic Republic of Congo has started an aggressive campaign to immunize front‑line health staff with the Ebola vaccine.

Ebola vaccine rollout accelerates in DRC

Health officials say over ↑ 70% of eligible workers have received the dose in the first week, aiming to curb the Bundibugyo‑type outbreak that has claimed 12 lives so far.

“We cannot afford another wave,” declared Dr. Jean‑Claude Mupenda, head of the national response.

Ongoing clinical studies, referenced by Reuters, focus on the same strain’s efficacy, while the World Health Organization monitors progress. The initiative mirrors lessons learned during the recent pandemic, emphasizing rapid deployment. AP News reports that logistics teams face hurdles in remote provinces, but international partners pledge support.